Friday · Aug 28, 2026
Red moon visible from Ottawa last night
someone caught a partial lunar eclipse over the city Friday night. the photos are wild — that deep red colour is all over r/ottawa right now.
Kent Street redesign got rough feedback at public meeting — comment deadline Sept. 4
The plan to make part of Kent Street more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly got pushback at a virtual public meeting August 10. If you want to weigh in, deadline is September 4...
Speeds jumped 7 to 13 km/h at school zone camera locations after photo radar ended
More than 60 per cent of drivers are speeding through Ottawa school zones this summer at old camera sites, with speeds jumping significantly since automated enforcement stopped.
Cryptopsy, Sentiment Dissolve, Eaten By Sharks, Bornbroken
Rum Runners
Bytowne Cinema handed out two poster variants on Camp Miasma opening day
Camp Miasma screening at the Bytowne had two poster variants on opening day — people are trading to collect both.
Inter Toronto FC at Atletico Ottawa
The Arena at TD Place
Atlético Ottawa vs. Inter Toronto FC
The Stadium at TD Place
Police seek 16 men involved in downtown Ottawa stabbing near Daly and Nicholas August 4
A victim was transported to hospital in critical condition after the incident near the Rideau area. Police have released photos and are asking for public assistance identifying...
Stranger in white SUV offering gold rings to pedestrians near science museum and Nepean church
someone in a white SUV has approached pedestrians twice in two months offering a gold ring — locals say it's a known distraction theft tactic.
SOLD OUT - August 28 - The Chef's Table / Chef à l’affiche
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts
Fire closes Twin Elm Rugby Park in Ottawa's west end Friday morning
A structure at the Richmond-area facility sustained heavy damage when flames spread through a mechanical room. The park will remain closed until further notice.
Eastbound LRT service down near St Laurent
eastbound LRT's stuck just outside St Laurent station. if you're heading that way, plan for delays or switch to a bus.
Arlo on Somerset has grown from pandemic wine bar into a serious restaurant in six years
Co-owners Alex McMahon and Jamie Stunt rebuilt their casual concept into a fine-dining spot with private events, local ingredients and natural wines.
Gladstone Avenue bike lanes approved with protected cycling from Preston to Arthur streets
City removes 11 parking spaces and reroutes westbound traffic to create safer cycle route, following community feedback that reduced original parking loss proposals.
OC Transpo installing vending machines at O-Train stations
OC Transpo is rolling out vending machines at O-Train stations across the city. More details are still emerging on what they'll be stocking.
Spotted an unusual cloud formation south towards Lansdowne on Tuesday
A striking cloud formation was spotted on August 27 in the sky south towards Lansdowne. The rare-looking formation caught the eye of locals and sparked conversation online.
Partial lunar eclipse visible from Ottawa this morning
A partial lunar eclipse was visible from Ottawa early Friday morning, August 28. Local residents caught the moon's slow slip into Earth's shadow and shared photos online.
Ottawa families get boost as volunteers pack 170 backpacks for students in need
Dave Thompson and Tammy Allarie's 'Backpack Giveback' targets five Ottawa schools to ease financial strain on families before the school year.
